Tag: Defense
Sweden spends less money on defense – compared to after the Second World War
Since Russia began its full-scale war against Ukraine, the focus has been on Sweden’s as well as Europe’s defense capabilities. Daniel Waldenström, professor of economics, has investigated how much money…
Day of mourning in Zaporizhzhia region after deadly Russian attacks
This Sunday, June 30, the region of Zaporizhia, in southern Ukraine, declared a day of mourning, the day after a Russian strike which left seven dead and nearly forty injured.…
Moscow claims to have destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones in the west of the country
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday morning, June 30, that it had destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones overnight in six regions of western Russia. 1 min “ The air defense…
ECOWAS proposes the establishment of a “standby force” to fight against terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is putting its “standby force” project back on the table to now essentially fight terrorism. Details have leaked from the meeting between…
The Russian threat is increasing – wants to see a new line of defense
Poland and the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have formulated the proposals in a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. In…
violent fighting around the town of Kanyabayonga
Fighting between the Congolese army supported by local armed groups and the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda took place on Friday, June 28, 2024 in the city of Kanyabayonga, in…
First talks in three-week strike at defense supplier fruitless: Union
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Talks between the union representing workers at an Ingersoll-based defence industry supplier and the company made little progress in ending a strike now in…
Commander of the Swedish Defense Forces to EPN: The war in Ukraine can also expand to other countries | Foreign countries
Micael Bydén, the commander of the Swedish Defense Forces, has a bleak view of the war in Ukraine. The expansion of the war is also completely possible for him. 18:24•Updated…
a telephone contact between the Russian and American defense ministers – L’Express
The European Union officially launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday in Luxembourg, a step described as “historic” both in kyiv and Brussels. Russia has sought by all…
The Russian and American defense ministers discussed Ukraine – Russia warns that the situation could escalate | News in brief
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov warns that the situation in Ukraine may escalate further if the US continues its arms deliveries to Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense informs about…